MANILA, Philippines - Popular TV host Willie Revillame belied reports that he and former Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) Double Up housemate Sam Pinto are dating.
If you want something, ask for it. It takes courage and humility to do this. It was not easy for Francine Prieto to ask for financial help from anyone in the entertainment industry who cared. And a lot do care. Kris Aquino, Angel Locsin, along with many others — friends and acquaintances alike sent help that amounted to close to a million pesos.
Being a celebrity helped him become a better manager, says Boy Abunda.
The glib-talking TV host, publicist and talent manager says he understands artists better now that he’s one of them. “As a manager, I used to not understand the quirks of artists, like when they say, ‘Puwede ba, pagod na ako, ayoko na gawin ‘yan. ‘But becoming a celebrity made me a more compassionate manager. I’m not complaining—I love it—but being in show business is physically, mentally, and emotionally draining. It’s a tiring job. I like to think that my being a celebrity made me a better manager, because it’s only then that you start to really understand the spirit and psychology that goes into being an artist.”
